If you're looking for a budget-friendly option that covers basic tasks such as web browsing and document editing, the HP 250 G10 could be a practical choice. However, if you prioritize a lighter, more compact design with potentially longer battery life and better performance for more demanding applications like photo editing, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x may be worth the extra investment. Keep in mind that with the Lenovo, you're also paying for higher build quality and a more premium feel, which could be a factor if you frequently travel with your laptop or use it in client-facing environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP 250 G10
The HP 250 G10 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.3/10
7.9/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for general use, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
The HP 250 G10 offers adequate performance with its CPU and RAM for daily tasks, but the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x provides a noticeably better experience due to its superior screen quality and more powerful processor, making it well-suited for an extensive range of general-use applications. While the HP has enough battery life for short outings, the ThinkBook's longer battery life, coupled with its lighter weight, makes it a more portable option, but it usually comes at a higher price.
Gaming and AI
5.7/10
6.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 lacks a powerful GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, equipped with a better GPU and higher refresh rate, offers a more competent performance for these tasks. Additionally, the ThinkBook has a superior CPU and screen quality, further enhancing its gaming and 3D capabilities compared to the HP 250 G10.
Engineering and Design
5.8/10
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for engineering and design, while the HP 250 G10 is poor.
The HP 250 G10 falls short in engineering and design tasks due to less powerful CPU, GPU, and less RAM, which are critical for running complex software efficiently, and its screen quality doesn't match the clarity needed for detailed work. Whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x excels with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, superior GPU, and better screen resolution, making it more suitable for demanding applications, although it may be less portable and noisier under load.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is very good for content creation, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.4/10
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for software development, while the HP 250 G10 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.3/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the HP 250 G10 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use such as browsing and watching videos, the Lenovo's high resolution and brightness offer crisp and vibrant visuals, which greatly outshine the dimmer and lower resolution display of the HP 250 G10. When it comes to engineering and design, the Lenovo ThinkBook excels with its wide color gamut, ensuring more accurate color representation essential for detailed work, while the HP's limited color range can hinder professional creative tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the Lenovo's screen may disappoint due to a lower refresh rate, whereas even though the HP doesn't excel here either, gamers might seek alternatives specifically designed with high-refresh-rate displays.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The HP 250 G10 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the HP 250 G10 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has good build quality, while the HP 250 G10 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$349
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The HP 250 G10 has a price of $349 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
"The HP 250 G10 is a decent budget device that surprises us with its high CPU frequencies under load. Still, our configuration has a Core i5-1335U which doesn’t require significant cooling, if choose a 28W P-series processor, maybe the situation with the clocks could be different. If you want to play some casual game after work, a memory in dual-channel is a must because it increases greatly the iGPU performance."
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About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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